From guidance on portion sizes to tips on cutting down on sugar, the university's annual nutrition fair opens to the public again tomorrow.
The event, which will be held in a small hall on the grounds of Exton Park on Wednesday 7 February from 11am to 1pm, will be hosted by the university's clinical science and nutrition team and will focus on nutrition and exercise, human nutrition and nutrition. Final year undergraduate students and nutrition students will be hosting individual stalls. To promote and educate the university and the wider public on topics such as bone health, sugar intake and celiac disease awareness.
Students will host separate booths where visitors can learn more about various health topics.
- Frugal Foodies – This stall aims to help students eat healthy meals while managing their household finances.
- The Carb Crusader – The team will be on hand at this stall to provide facts about carbs and exercise, including how to improve your energy levels. Find new recipes and more!
- Women and Men – Increasing information and awareness about the importance of iron intake in the female population.
- Greedy for Gutness – This stall focuses on the importance of gut health and promoting a diet that is beneficial to the gut microbiome.
- Sugar Smart Kids – The team here promotes good dental hygiene for parents of children aged 18 months to 10 years by reducing sugar intake.
- Trust your gut – tips and advice on the benefits of fiber and how to add it to your diet.
- How much is there on your plate? – The purpose of this stall is to educate you on recommended portion sizes and what they look like when creating a balanced plate.
- From picky eaters to gourmets – visit this interactive stall for practical tips and insights for dealing with picky eaters.
- Hydration Station – This booth aims to raise awareness of the importance of hydration in older adults and provide helpful tips to increase water intake.
- The Milk Share – Dedicated to promoting awareness and providing information about the valuable benefits of donor human milk and highlighting its role in supporting the health and well-being of infants.
- Bone Builder – Educate women about the importance of healthy eating and exercise to build strong bones.
- Against the Grain – Advice on what celiac disease is. It includes a symptom checker and advice on whole foods, including the differences, the importance of fiber, and how to manage your new diet when you're away from home or living with someone with celiac disease.
In addition to the fair, students have also created an online platform to share digital resources on topics of their choice here.
Seona Dunn, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Health, said:
“I am so proud of our students’ efforts in providing great and useful advice through fun and practical sessions to inspire everyone who wants to know more about how to improve their health through diet and nutrition. I think so.”
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